Allison read and liked Alison's review of The Expected One: A Novel (Magdalene Line):

"This book would have been an exciting read similar to The DaVinci Code, except that the author has actually convinced herself that SHE is the main character...a descendant of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. The parallels between herself (if you read about...more This book would have been an exciting read similar to The DaVinci Code, except that the author has actually convinced herself that SHE is the main character...a descendant of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. The parallels between herself (if you read about her on the jacket) and the main character distract from the plot, and eventually just grate on your nerves. In short, this woman is nuts.(less) "

Allison read and liked Daniel's review of The Expected One: A Novel (Magdalene Line):

"Another Mary Magdalane story - a cheap imitation of the DaVinci Code. Do your self a favor and read something else. "

Allison read and liked Gail's review of The Expected One: A Novel (Magdalene Line):

"Some of the book caught my interest, but then there was too much "filler" and I got bored. It took me months to finish this book and I read probably 20 others in the meantime. It started to get pretty good toward the end. Then I realized th...more Some of the book caught my interest, but then there was too much "filler" and I got bored. It took me months to finish this book and I read probably 20 others in the meantime. It started to get pretty good toward the end. Then I realized that the author actually believed this stuff and is rather strange. It's a good premise for a fiction "what if" but loses its luster when it becomes fanaticism. (less) "